Learn the American English pronunciation of "during" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "during"
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Simple pronunciation
der-ihng
IPA transcription
/ˈdɚ.ɪŋ/
Word frequency
233rd
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What does "during" mean?
through the whole time or in the middle of something occurring
Examples of "during" in a sentence
I like to read during my lunch break.
The cat slept during the day.
During the storm, we stayed inside.
How common is "during"?
During is the 233rd most common word in English.
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